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Event:
Empire: 9
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard looks to land a combination. Ruiz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ruiz dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Ruiz misses with a head kick.
Ruiz throws a hook but Howard blocks it.
Ruiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Howard throws a right hand that Ruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruiz also avoids with ease.
Howard throws a right hand that Ruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruiz also avoids with ease.
Howard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Howard is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Ruiz.
As Ruiz tries to get set, Howard tries to push him back and clinch up but Ruiz manages to avoid the attempt.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Howard tries to sprawl out of it but Ruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howard's waist but Howard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruiz off to one side.
Ruiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Ruiz.#T1#
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Howard throws a series of punches but Ruiz moves out of range.
Ruiz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruiz throws a body kick that misses.
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Ruiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Howard wants to stand back up but Ruiz manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Ruiz decides to stand back up. #T2#
Howard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michael Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruiz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Howard.
Ruiz throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ruiz darts in and clinches Howard up against the cage.
Ruiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Howard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Ruiz working some strikes from top position.
Ruiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Ruiz stands up and waves to Howard to follow him. #TD2#
Ruiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Howard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ruiz lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Ruiz is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Ruiz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glenn Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Ruiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ruiz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruiz on the ground.
Ruiz controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ruiz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ruiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruiz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Howard!
Ruiz controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Ruiz wants to finish this one by submission but Howard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruiz.
Ruiz controlling from mount.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Ruiz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ruiz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB2#
Ruiz working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Howard looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ruiz! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Glenn Ruiz!
The defeated Michael Howard had this to say: 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
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Event:
Empire: 6
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danconia Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danconia Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Howard.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Michael Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danconia Jr dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danconia Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danconia Jr slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
#T1#
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Howard is looking to score with low kicks.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard tries to bum rush Danconia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Danconia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Danconia Jr blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Howard as he connects with a hook.
Howard lands a jab-cross combination.
Danconia Jr blocks a leg kick.
Howard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danconia Jr.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danconia Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Howard throws a right hand that Danconia Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Danconia Jr also avoids with ease.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Howard looks winded!
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Danconia Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Howard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Danconia Jr is out of range.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Howard.
Danconia Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Danconia Jr slips a straight right by Howard.
Michael Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danconia Jr.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Danconia Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danconia Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Danconia Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
Howard throws a right hand that Danconia Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Danconia Jr also avoids with ease.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard tries to bum rush Danconia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Danconia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howard motions for Danconia Jr to come forward. Howard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Danconia Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Danconia Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danconia Jr throwing shots but Howard is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danconia Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Howard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danconia Jr.
Howard has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Danconia Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Danconia Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Howard defending well though. #T4#
Danconia Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Danconia Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Danconia Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danconia Jr.
Danconia Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danconia Jr works his way into side control.
Danconia Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Howard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Danconia Jr.
Howard defending against the ground and pound.
Danconia Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Danconia Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Danconia Jr.
The strikes coming from Danconia Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Howard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Danconia Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Francisco Danconia Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard's corner calls for a 1-2. Howard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Howard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danconia Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Howard tries to bum rush Danconia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Danconia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Howard.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr avoids them all with ease.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danconia Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Danconia Jr checks a leg kick.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Danconia Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard is breathing heavily.#T1#
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
Danconia Jr dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Danconia Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard misses with a looping right.
Howard throws a big shot that misses.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Danconia Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard tries to bum rush Danconia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Danconia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Howard. Those never looked like landing.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danconia Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Michael Howard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Howard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard throws a right and a left that Danconia Jr avoids nicely.
Howard looks to land a combination but Danconia Jr avoids it well.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Howard throws out a leg kick but Danconia Jr moves out of range and Howard only half commits.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Danconia Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howard tries to bum rush Danconia Jr with a series of wild strikes but Danconia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howard throws a right hand that Danconia Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Danconia Jr also avoids with ease.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Danconia Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Howard throws the kick towards the body but Danconia Jr avoids it.
Howard throws a head kick but Danconia Jr moves out of range.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard swinging wildly here.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Danconia Jr slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Howard misses with a double jab.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard throws a leg kick but Danconia Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danconia Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard throws a chopping leg kick but Danconia Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danconia Jr.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Howard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Danconia Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Danconia Jr blocks the low kick.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard looks to land a left hand but Danconia Jr moved out of range nicely.
Danconia Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Howard throws a right and a left that Danconia Jr avoids nicely.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard throws a low kick but Danconia Jr avoids it.
Danconia Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danconia Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Howard misses.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danconia Jr.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danconia Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danconia Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Howard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danconia Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Howard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Danconia Jr slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Howard looks to land a combination but Danconia Jr avoids it well.
Howard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Howard misses. #T2#
Howard misses with the combination.
Danconia Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good work by Danconia Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Danconia Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Danconia Jr attempts a counter takedown but Howard avoids it well and moves away.
Howard misses with a wild combination.
Danconia Jr dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Danconia Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Howard throws a series of punches but Danconia Jr moves out of range. #T3#
Danconia Jr slips a straight right by Howard.
Danconia Jr blocks a head kick by Howard.
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Danconia Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Howard won't be happy with that.
Danconia Jr throws an elbow but Howard slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Danconia Jr crashes against the mat.
Howard defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Danconia Jr.
Danconia Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Howard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Danconia Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Howard defending against the ground and pound.
Danconia Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Francisco Danconia Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danconia Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Danconia Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Danconia Jr throws an elbow but Howard slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Danconia Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Danconia Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Danconia Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Danconia Jr in side control, throwing shots but Howard defends.
Danconia Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Danconia Jr in side control, throwing shots but Howard defends.
Danconia Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Danconia Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Danconia Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Danconia Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Danconia Jr in side control, throwing shots but Howard defends.
Howard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Danconia Jr.
Francisco Danconia Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Howard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danconia Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Howard!
A victorious Michael Howard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Empire: 4
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Howard misses with a combination
and Robshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Robshaw slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Howard tries to bum rush Robshaw with a series of wild strikes but Robshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robshaw looks to land a combination but Howard avoids it well.
Howard misses with a kick to the body.
Robshaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Howard momentarily.
#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Howard has been cut.
Robshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robshaw has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Howard misses with a combination
and Robshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Howard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Robshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robshaw.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Howard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robshaw misses with an uppercut. Howard saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michael Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Robshaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Howard throws a right hand that Robshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Robshaw also avoids with ease.
Robshaw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Robshaw misses with a straight left.
Howard takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Howard is rocked!
Robshaw closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Howard! Robshaw dives in looking to finish! Howard is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Robshaw!
The defeated Michael Howard had this to say: 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
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Event:
Empire: 2
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Howard gets caught napping as Kallas dives in and scores a takedown. Howard manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Kallas throws a sloppy strike and Howard has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Kallas is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Howard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Howard!
A less than humble Michael Howard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Howard (ranked 5370 p4p, 133 weight class) and Wille Thai (ranked 5811 p4p, 548 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Michael Howard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Michael Howard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michael Howard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wille Thai!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Howard has closed the distance and engaged Thai in a clinch.
Howard is pressed up against the cage. Thai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Howard down to the mat. Howard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Howard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thai decides to pull guard.
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Howard defends easily.
Thai has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Howard doesn't defend quickly enough and Thai has managed to lock this one up! Can Howard escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thai on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wille Thai!
Michael Howard spoke after the fight, saying 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Howard (ranked 5252 p4p, 126 weight class) and Andre Krimm (ranked 5540 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Howard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Krimm!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Howard closes the distance and pushes Krimm back into the cage.
Krimm is trying to pull guard but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
Krimm tries for a takedown but Howard manages to get underhooks.
Krimm gets control of Howard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Krimm will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Howard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Krimm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Howard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krimm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howard defends it easily.
Krimm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krimm keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Krimm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howard has gone for a leg lock! Krimm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Howard's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howard (0) vs (2) Krimm
Krimm wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
Howard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krimm controls the pace.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Krimm from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krimm is looking to advance position but Howard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Howard (4) vs (2) Krimm
Krimm is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krimm regains half guard.
Krimm actively working from the bottom here.
Krimm is trying to get back to full guard.
Howard controlling the action here.
Howard continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krimm wants to improve his position but Howard is controlling well.
Krimm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krimm wants to improve his position but Howard is controlling well.
Howard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Howard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krimm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Howard trying to control the pace.
Krimm is looking to improve his position.
Howard controlling the action here.
Howard is looking to advance position but Krimm won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Krimm moves into full guard.
Krimm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Howard trying to control but Krimm is working from the bottom.
Krimm looking for a sweep. Not yet Krimm, not yet.
Howard is stalling in the full guard.
Howard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howard is fighting to break Krimm's control of his arms but Krimm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Krimm keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Krimm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howard looking to sit in guard and control but Krimm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howard (4) vs (4) Krimm
Howard working a defensive guard here.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Krimm from controlling successfully.
Howard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krimm is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Howard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howard (6) vs (4) Krimm
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Krimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard wants to pass the guard but Krimm is keeping the position.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Krimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Krimm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howard is aware though and is defending well.
Krimm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krimm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howard stopping the sweep attempt from Krimm.
Howard trying to control but Krimm is working from the bottom.
Howard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krimm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howard defends it easily.
Howard preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Howard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Krimm is trying to control the position but Howard postures up.
Howard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Howard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Howard wants to control from the top but Krimm keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard is really struggling to control Krimm but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Howard postures up.
Howard advances to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Krimm is staying active underneath Howard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krimm looking for submissions off his back.
Howard is working for a submission of some sort.
Howard trying to control from half guard but Krimm is working away.
Howard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Krimm is looking to improve his position.
Howard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Krimm trying to control but Howard postures up.
Howard is controlling the pace.
Krimm is trying to maintain the position but Howard is very close to passing his half guard.
Krimm is looking to improve his position.
Howard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krimm keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Howard controlling the pace.
Howard is trying to control the action in half guard but Krimm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krimm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krimm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howard pulls his head out easily.
Howard wants to take a breather but Krimm is having none of it.
Howard trying to control the pace.
More hug and hope from Howard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Howard is trying to control. Krimm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krimm works his way to full guard. Good work.
Howard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Krimm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howard wants to control from the top but Krimm keeps moving.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Krimm working a defensive guard here.
Krimm is pulling down on Howard's head to control his posture.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Krimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krimm is keeping the position for now.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Krimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krimm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Howard trying to control but Krimm is working from the bottom.
Howard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krimm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howard has managed to get both his arms back between Krimm's legs - danger averted.
Howard trying to control but Krimm is working from the bottom.
Krimm managing to control the position.
Krimm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krimm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Michael Howard bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Rise of The Empire
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
I Pivo has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
I Pivo breaks the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - I Pivo has eaten all the pies!
I Pivo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
#CL#
Howard moves into range and clinches up with I Pivo.#BC#
Howard breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Howard moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from I Pivo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Pivo throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Howard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Howard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt.
I Pivo tries to bum rush Howard with a series of wild strikes but Howard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Howard scores with a one two! I Pivo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick from I Pivo lands but Howard takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Howard has been cut.
Howard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Michael Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard is breathing heavily.
I Pivo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by I Pivo.
Howard swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
I Pivo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Howard tries to kick I Pivo off in order to stand up. I Pivo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
I Pivo wants to control but Howard is keeping him busy.
I Pivo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Howard's legs.
Howard is not content to let I Pivo control the position.
Howard on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
I Pivo has hold of Howard's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Howard tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - I Pivo cranks the arm and Howard screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Howard, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nico I Pivo!
Nico I Pivo is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Nico I Pivo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Michael Howard was interviewed post fight and said 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Powell jabs Howard right on the nose. Howard blinks but takes it well.
Howard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howard. #TD#
Howard looking to score a takedown here. Powell is defending well but Howard drives through and ends up in Powell's guard.
Howard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Howard stops Powell from standing up.
Howard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Howard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell wants to stand but Howard is controlling the position.
Howard lands a couple of digs.
Howard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Howard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Howard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Powell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Howard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Powell.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
Powell connects with a looping right hand.
Powell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Powell lands a glancing blow to the side of Howard's head.
Powell connects with a looping right hand.
Howard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Powell swivels and escapes.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell connects with a body shot.
Powell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Powell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Howard.
Powell lunges at Howard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howard's hand.
Howard has a takedown stuffed.
Andre Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jab from Powell.
Powell lands with a right hand.
Howard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Powell looks winded!
Powell connects with a body shot that sends Howard's belly button to the back.
Powell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Powell stuffs the takedown attempt from Howard. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Powell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Howard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Powell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Howard.
Powell cracks a nice hook into Howard's ribs.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown but Powell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Powell lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Powell lands a jab to the nose.
Howard misses with a looping left.
Howard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Powell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howard scrambles back to his feet.
Powell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by Powell.
Jab by Powell.
A cross from Powell lands.
Powell sizes up Howard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Powell dominated that round.
That's time! Howard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Powell lands a slapping body shot.
Howard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Powell is fending him off so far but Howard persists. Nope, Powell circles away and we're back to standing.
Powell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Powell leaves Howard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Howard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Powell on his heels. He'll look to pass Powell's guard now, I'm sure.
Howard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell is looking to stand up but Howard isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Howard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Howard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michael Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powell with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Powell.
Powell lands a body shot.
Howard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Powell is fending him off so far but Howard persists. Nope, Powell circles away and we're back to standing.
Howard needs to keep his hands up - Powell had a free shot at his head there.
A solid body kick from Howard.
Powell lands an overhand right.
Howard takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Powell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Powell scores with a sloppy right hand. Howard should have avoided that one.
Powell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Howard on the side of the head.
Powell tests Howard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Howard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andre Powell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powell slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Powell sprawls well. Powell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howard gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andre Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Powell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Powell.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Powell as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Howard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Powell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Powell.
Powell connects with a looping right hand.
Howard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powell defends well and Howard ends up having to push Powell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Powell with a hook.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Howard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Howard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Powell to the ground. Howard is now in Powell's guard.
Howard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Howard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Howard walks into a left hand. #TD#
Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Howard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Howard controlling the action here.
Michael Howard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Howard postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Powell to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Powell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Powell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Howard fails with the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Powell there.
Howard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Howard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powell finds it's way round the side to connect with Howard's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Powell.#TD#
Howard looking to score a takedown here. Powell is defending well but Howard drives through and ends up in Powell's guard.
Howard stays in close to Powell's body and controls the position.
Howard is working Powell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Howard dives in for a single leg takedown but Powell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Howard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Howard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Powell finds it's way through Howard's defenses.
Powell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Howard doesn't seem bothered though.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Powell lands with an uppercut that bounces Howard off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Powell thuds his right hand into Howard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Howard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Powell is trying to defend but Howard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Howard seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Powell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Howard!
In his post fight interview, Michael Howard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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